WHISKER TALES: Shelter animals seek new families

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Jun 1, 2013 at 12:01 AMJun 1, 2013 at 1:02 AM

LUCIC AND CHARA came from the same home. Lucic is 3 and is a medium haired white boy with tiger markings. Chara is orange and white and about 1 1/2. He is short haired. They are sweet cats and like other animals.

Glenda A. Hazard/Daily News staff

Milford Humane Society

The Milford Humane Society is open for adoptions at 289 West St. (Rte. 140) on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. and on Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. Cats are also shown at Petco in Milford on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Additional information about the cats listed can be obtained by calling 508-473-7008. The shelter website is www.milfordhumane.org. All Milford Humane cats have been given rabies and distemper shots, have been spayed or neutered and have been tested for FIV and FeLV.

LUCIC AND CHARA came from the same home. Lucic is 3 and is a medium haired white boy with tiger markings. Chara is orange and white and about 1 1/2. He is short haired. They are sweet cats and like other animals.

FELIX is a 7-year-old black and white tuxedo cat. He loves other cats and would enjoy a home with other pets.

ADDISON AND GIANNA are 10-month-old sisters. They are long haired and very pretty. One is a little shy but warms up when she's had a chance to get to know you. They would like to be placed together.

KRINGLE is an ultra cute long-haired boy. He is about a year old and very lovable. He is also FIV positive but in good health. He gets along with other cats and would enjoy the company of an FIV playmate (such as his pal Jazzie). If you would like more information on FIV, please contact the shelter.

NAOMI is a beautiful 3-year-old female. She is a long-haired mixed-breed girl with Himalayan markings. She originally came to the shelter with kittens and with some damage to one of her lovely blue eyes. She has some vision loss in that eye but sees fine overall.

TARA AND TRISCA are 12-year-old sisters. They are tiger and white and short haired. The are nice girls who would appreciate a quiet home in their golden years.

MACKENZIE AND MORGAN are 10-month-old tortie sisters. One is medium haired and one is short haired. They are very sweet but a little shy. They warm up quickly once they get to know people. They need to be placed together.

JAZZIE is a very lovable 10-month-old female. She is a medium-haired black sweetheart who loves everybody. She is also FIV positive but in great health. Jazzie would like a playmate in her new home, such as her pal Kringle. For information about Jazzie or FIV, call the shelter.

DIAMOND AND DALY are a 10-year-old brother-and-sister pair. They are declawed and were surrendered when their person became ill. They are black and white, and Diamond is a little shy. They need to be placed together.

NOEL is a short-haired calico. She is about 5 years old. She tolerates other cats but would probably prefer to be an only child.

ARCHIE AND REGGIE are black-and-white siblings. They are about 3 years old. They are very nice but a little shy.

JOEY AND JOSEPH are cute white-and-tiger-striped brothers. They are short haired and about a year old. They are a little shy and would like to stay together in a relatively quiet home. They would be fine with other animals.

Baypath Humane Society

Baypath is on Rafferty Road in Hopkinton. The shelter is open every day from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All Baypath dogs have been spayed or neutered, wormed, heartworm tested and have age-appropriate shots. They also have a Safewatch microchip and leave the shelter with a no-slip collar. Baypath also has cats available for adoption.The following animals are available for adoption. Further information is available at 508-435-6938 or www.baypathhumane.org.

MARLEY is a 4-year-old female American pit bull terrier mix. She is a tiny little pit bull mix and weighs about 40 pounds, which is great because she is a total lap dog. She is extremely affectionate and very friendly. She knows how to sit, lay down, and shake your hand. She listens very well and loves to please. She is looking for a forever home that will play with her and love her forever. She would be a great agility dog because she really loves to learn and play.

MAX is a 2 1/2-year-old male Labrador retriever mix. He is a very playful, affectionate boy. He is housetrained and used to sleep in a crate when he was a puppy. He would do well in a home with adults or children over 10 years old. He lived with a dog and a cat and I did well with both. He never did any formal training, but would love to do a class with his adopters. He knows how to sit, but wants to learn more. He absolutely loves to play, and his favorite toys are ropes and Frisbees.

OTIS is a 2 1/2-year-old male shepherd mix. Otis is an awesome dog who came from Kentucky. He gets along well with other dogs. He is high energy and needs to be part of an active household. We recommend that he undergo obedience training.

BUCK is a 7-year-old blue-tick coonhound mix. Buck is a great companion dog. He loves attention, loves to be petted, and would be a perfect walking buddy, as he is a bit overweight and could use more exercise to help him trim down to a healthy weight. He gets along well with other dogs. Buck is quiet and very neat and clean in his kennel. He never spills his food or water, or destroys his bedding like some of the younger dogs tend to do.

CECIL is a 1-year-old border collie/retriever mix. He is a very smart boy looking for a family who is interested in taking him to training and agility. Cecil is a nice dog who gets along best with female dogs.

REUGER is a 2-year-old male boxer/hound mix. Reuger is such a lovebug. His body breaks in a full wiggle when you approach him. He is a super social, 'leaner', wanna-be lap dog. He loves the car, walks well on leash and likes to play with other dogs. He loves toys of any kind. He originally came from a hoarding situation, but it has not broken his spirit one bit.

ROCKY is a 4-year-old male rat terrier mix. Rocky is a smart and cute little dog. He is happy to see everyone and wants lots and lots of attention. He likes to go for walks too.

STELLA is a 2 1/2-year-old female shepherd/boxer mix. Stella is a very lovely lady. She loves people. She is also good with other dogs. Stella would love to be a couch potato but still get some walking/playing in.

PEACHEZ is a 4-year-old female boxer mix. Peachez is a sweet, sweet girl who came to us from Miami. She is an owner surrender dog who lived with children ages 8-9. She gets along well with large dogs, but does NOT get along with little dogs or cats. She is housebroken and knows how to sit on command.

SAM is a 1-year-old female retriever mix. Sam came to us from Miami and spent all of her short life living outdoors. She was surrendered by her owner because she liked to escape. She is a very energetic girl who needs lots of exercise. She will need lots of training to help her become a great dog.

BELLA is an 8-year-old female pit bull terrier mix. Bella is a sweet senior who has been stuck boarding in a kennel for a year waiting for her owner who never came back. She was finally surrendered when her owner decided she could not keep her. She is a sweet and affectionate girl, but in her older age she has become protective of her food and would need an owner with patience and understanding of that issue. She is very focused on her people and treat training and doesn't even pay attention to barking dogs around her; however, we do feel a home where she is the only dog would be best. She can sit like a champ and even knows 'speak.'

NIKE is a 4-year-old Patterdale/terrier mix. Nike is a really sweet and happy mutt who is looking for his forever home. He is a little shy at first but will be snuggling with you in no time. A quiet home that can work on socializing would be great for him. Nike does not like little dogs, so he should go to a home with no other animals.

Greyhound Rescue of N.E.

Dogs are available at Greyhound Rescue of N.E. Inc., Mendon. The shelter can be reached at 508-478-1617.

Purr-fect Cat Shelter

Purr-fect Cat’s felines can be viewed for adoption by appointment. The cats have been vaccinated, spayed or neutered and tested for FIV and FeLV. To arrange a time, please leave a message at the shelter message center at 508-533-5855. The shelter Web site is www.purrfectcatshelter.org.

STAR is an adult, medium haired male. He is black and white. Star, along with his brother Shadow were surrendered to the shelter because the family was moving out of state and felt that they could not take these cats with them. It has been difficult on the cats because they were boarded at the vets while the owner put the home on the market, then they moved to a foster home and now the shelter. Star is a big boy and very handsome. He is aloof but we feel it is because his life has been so disrupted. He lived with children and should be fine in an active home.

PRINCESS is a young adult black female. Princess was surrendered to the shelter along with her son by a woman who was helping out a friend. The friend had asked her to hold the cats while she moved into her new place….she never came back to get them. The woman who surrendered the cats found that her children were allergic and, therefore, she could not keep them. Princess craves affection and attention.

COCOA is an older kitten. She is a short-haired, brown-and-white tiger with double paws. Cocoa had taken up residency under a shed. At first she was a little tentative but now she is quite comfortable in her new surrounding and seems to like not foraging for food. Cocoa is sweet and gentle and has an extra toe on both of her front feet. A quiet home with no small children would be best for Cocoa. She would appreciate a non-aggressive feline friend.

BELLA is an adult, gray-and-white short-haired female. Little Bella was surrendered to the shelter along with another cat. Both cats were turned over to a relative in hopes that the cats would get along with her cats. However, since neither Bella nor the male cat had been fixed, it was never going to work. Bella is a very sweet and quiet girl who would really love to be the one and only in a quiet adult home.

MAJOR is a young long-haired, white male with tiger patches. This very handsome cat was rescued by a PCS volunteer who had been feeding him and letting him gain her trust. As it turned out, Major was not a true feral cat but most likely dumped by his family. He is handsome, gentle and loves attention. Grooming time is one of his favorite things. He would make a wonderful companion for a single person or couple. Older children would be fine but please, no other animals.

CAGNEY is an older female tabby kitten with some white. She is a very beautiful girl. Born outside to a domesticated mother cat, Cagney had some very feral ways when first taken in by PCS. After four months and lots of kindness and love, she has started to relax and not be so skittish and is letting the volunteers give her their love. She seems to enjoy being by herself rather than playing with the other kittens in her room. Cagney needs the love and peacefulness of an adult home.

DUSTY is a young adult male. He is gray and white. He was surrendered to the shelter due to the inability to get along with one of the other four cats that were already living in the home. He is starting to adjust to life at the shelter and he hopes to find a quiet adult home soon so that he can show you how sweet and loving he truly is. Dusty enjoys having his beautiful long gray fur brushed while he sits and warms your lap.

CHELSEA is a young adult, medium-haired tortie. Chelsea and her sister, Margo, were left at the animal control officer’s kennel. Poor little Chelsea was in deplorable condition. She was so skinny and flea infested and after her veterinary visit the blood work showed that she was borderline anemic. The fleas had helped themselves to so much of her blood that we kept her in foster for a few extra weeks to build up her system. Now at the shelter and reunited with Margo, she seems happy and curious.

MAYA is a young adult dilute calico. This beautiful little girl, who is just under a year of age, was surrendered to the shelter as a pregnant cat. As sometimes is the case with very young cats, her kittens did not survive. She has a very laid-back personality and seems to be enjoying the safety and security of being indoors. Maya would be a wonderful family cat.

Glenda Hazard is a writer and editor for Gatehouse Media. She is also a volunteer at Milford Humane Society. She can be reached by email at ghazard@wickedlocal.com or by phone at 508-490-7454.